Games that evoke a cozy vibe often aim to get players to unwind in a soothing virtual world, allowing them to escape the stresses of the real world. However, for the upcoming narrative puzzle-adventure game D-Topia from developer Marumittu Games, it's all about immersing players in a supposed utopia that's warm and inviting – yet it also raises some profound questions about the very nature of what a utopia is.
I got to play an early build of D-Topia at Tokyo Game Show 2025, which is one of publisher Annapurna Interactive's latest offerings. During my hands-on time with the cozy, introspective narrative game about living in a utopia, I spoke with lead artist Hiroco Shiino and lead programmer Akira Mitsuhashi to learn more about their mysterious puzzle-adventure game, which explores questioning the world around you and your place in it.
